‘The Furies’: Father and Daughter Face Off

Director Anthony Mann presents a multifaceted psychological drama set in the wild1870s.

J.C. Jeffords (Walter Huston, L) and his enterprising daughter, Vance (Barbara Stanwyck), in “The Furies” Paramount Pictures

NR | 1h 49m | Drama, Romance, Western | 1950

Having made his mark with a series of compelling crime dramas like “Railroaded!” (1947) and the original “Raw Deal” (1948), director Anthony Mann embarked on a foray into Westerns during the early 1950s. This foray marked the onset of a fruitful period for Mann, and cemented his place in cinematic history.